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CVE-2020-1425

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 8.98%

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CVE-2020-1425 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remoted code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1457.. EPSS estimates a 8.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remoted code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1457.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
8.98%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 101709
MicrosoftWindows 101803
MicrosoftWindows 101809
MicrosoftWindows 101903
MicrosoftWindows 101909
MicrosoftWindows 102004

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1425?
A remoted code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1457.
How severe is CVE-2020-1425?
CVE-2020-1425 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1425?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST